Penelope Keith, star of classic British sitcom 'The Good Life,' dies at 86 - Penelope Keith, known for her roles in British sitcoms "The Good Life" and "To the Manor Born," has died at 86

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BOOK REVIEW -- The ancestors have their eyes on us in Shannon Sanders's 'The Great Wherever' -- Sanders's wonderfully satisfying debut novel dives into the realm of connections among members of a sprawling family, including both the living and the dead.

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Blake Lively wants $8 million in legal fees from Justin Baldoni after 'It Ends With Us' dispute - A judge subsequently ruled that Lively is entitled to recover some legal costs she incurred after Baldoni filed a countersuit against her.

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STAGE REVIEW -- Unapologetically mindless and thoroughly entertaining, 'Grease' at Theatre By The Sea delights -- Still, this song-and-dance driven musical is not without a few creative missteps,

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Lauryn Hill honored, Janet Jackson stuns Teyana Taylor, and Druski makes history at BET Awards -- After she accepted the honor, Hill encouraged artists to embrace their gifts and remain true to their purpose.

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TV CRITICS CORNER - You can now stream the great coming-of-age dramedy 'Please Like Me' for free - The series, made by comedian Josh Thomas, is funny and humane.

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Star-maker Clive Davis honored at funeral that draws Bruce Springsteen, Dionne Warwick, and others -- The service was closed to the public but was livestreamed from Central Synagogue in Manhattan.

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Free July events: Independence Day, outdoor movies, live music, and more

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In their latest caper, the Minions have dominion over Hollywood

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A 'Frankie and Johnny in the Clair de Lune' that Terrence McNally would admire

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Summer Arts Guide - 80 fun concerts, festivals, shows, and more to check out around Boston this summer - From outdoor music festivals to comedy shows, here are the top events to check out in Boston and beyond this summer.

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DON AUCOIN REVIEW -- Family ties strained to the breaking point in Barrington Stage's 'The Zionists: A Family Storm' -- Too many exchanges in S. Asher Gelman's new play feel like dueling speeches rather than dialogue.

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Ken Burns and Jeanne Shaheen will each receive the same Legacy Award this fall -- The New England Council announced documentarian Ken Burns and retiring Senator Jeanne Shaheen will each be honored this fall as a recipient of the group's Legacy Award.

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Representative Ayanna Pressley talks about why she chose to take part in a documentary about her life -- The congresswoman was speaking at a Roxbury International Film Festival screening of the documentary "She Dared to Dream."

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Questlove explores another titan of Black music in Earth, Wind & Fire documentary -- His latest film, "Earth, Wind & Fire (To Be Celestial vs. That's the Weight of the World)," debuts on HBO on June 7 at 9 p.m. and streams on HBO Max.

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'It's about the people, and we're going to show up and celebrate that': Jane Lynch talks hosting Boston Pops July 4 show

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This week's TV: 'Legally Blonde' spinoff 'Elle,' Michelle Buteau's 'Survival of the Thickest,' and more

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Lauryn Hill honored, Janet Jackson stuns Teyana Taylor, and Druski makes history at BET Awards

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The best local book events this week

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For the US's 250th birthday, a German Declaration of Independence goes on show

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Rare books on sex have spiced things up at a library Franklin founded

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Solid Sound kicks off with a stroll down 'Mermaid Avenue'

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Ariana Grande reschedules two July shows at TD Garden amid safety concerns

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'Widow's Bay,' 'Half Man,' and more of the best TV of the year so far

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With 'What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?' Frederick Douglass challenged American hypocrisy

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When Supergirl was Super Campy

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'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' plus more new movies and TV shows to watch this weekend

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'Finally, I want people to see it.' Maine exhibition showcases a homegrown artist's body of work.

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The uproarious, head-spinning 'Delirium' proves that pervasive dread can be fun

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Gardner Museum to expand Free First Thursdays, and more local arts news

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David Clayton-Thomas, powerhouse lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, dies

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